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Casper Ruud’s girlfriend and sister raise eyebrows, US Open fans were engrossed by the 2022 US Open final between Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz – both on and off the court!

Ruud went down to Carlos Alcaraz in a 4 sets duel at Flushing Meadows – his 2nd Grand Slam final downfall of the year – but the limelight was stolen by his Caroline Ruud (Casper Ruud’s sister) and Maria Galligani (Casper Ruud’s girlfriend) cheering him on from the stands.

Sister Caroline was seen in the crowd looking spectacular in a red dress.

She was joined by the Casper Ruud’s partner Maria Galligani – who impressed in a black ensemble.

Like Ruud, Galligani is Norwegian – and the couple have reportedly been dating since 2018.

She is apparently studying for a Master’s in psychology at the University of Southern Denmark.

It is not known what Caroline Ruud does for work but she is frequently spotted cheering on her brother at tennis tournaments.

She was at Roland Garros as the 23-year-old Casper Ruud made his first ever Grand Slam final in the French Open, losing to childhood hero and mentor Rafael Nadal.

Ruud is from a tennis crazy household. His younger sister, Charlotte, is also training to be a tennis player.

Their father, Christian, was an ex-professional player who touched a profession high of world number Number 39. He made the 1997 Australian Open into the pre quarter finals.

Ruud’s rise to eminence has been enthused by Rafael Nadal and he trained at the legend’s academy in Mallorca when he was a youngster.

Casper Ruud is just about beginning to get used to Grand Slam finals now.

His first Grand Slam final appearance was against his mentor Nadal where the Spaniard won his 14th French Open title, Ruud was heard saying: “We all know what a champ you are. I got to feel what it is to be a Nadal opponent in a final. I’m not the first prey. You took me into your tennis academy. You are a true encouragement to all aspiring tennis players around the world.”

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What do these players have in common with Rafael Nadal?

Once you have read through this post you will agree that Rafael Nadal won the US Open 2022 without actually winning the title

Rafael Nadal’s impact in all the divisions of the 2022 US Open finals has been irrefutable. With Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Martin de la Puente, Alexandra Eala & Martin Landaluce making it to the finals in their respective categories, one can’t help but notice the common denominator – Rafael Nadal.

The tennis star himself has had a formidable show at the Grand Slams this year. The 22-time Major winner surpassed his own beliefs by winning a 2nd Australian Open title. He trailed that success by bagging his 14th Roland Garros title. At Wimbledon, Rafa fought his way through to the semifinals but pulled out from the final four citing an abdominal muscle tear. Barring his 4th-round US Open loss against Frances Tiafoe, Nadal was undefeated at the Majors this year.

Nadal’s onerous drive on the big stages is a glimpse into the work ethic he is imparting oh-so effectively to his students & admirers alike. His resilience, grit, and readiness to play each point with as much confidence was what set him apart from the rest. His talents can now be seen trickling into the younger generations.

One can observe that Rafael Nadal’s tennis academy in Mallorca, which was started in late 2016, has already begun to produce ground-breaking results.

Alexandra Eala, a student at the Rafa Nadal Academy, won the US Open girls’ title at the US Open 2022. Alexandra Eala has become the first player from the Philippines to achieve this momentous feat.

Meanwhile, Martin Landaluce, yet another of Rafael Nadal’s students, walked away with the 2022 US Open boys’ title.
In wheelchair tennis, Martin de la Puente was crowned with the 2022 US Open men’s doubles title. The young Spaniard cited that Rafael Nadal is one of the players he looks up to and tries to imitate.

Casper Ruud has borne exceptional results since joining the Rafa Nadal Academy. The 23-year-old already has 9 titles to his name and had ended as the runner-up at this year’s Roland Garros and most recently the US Open. The youngster has now advanced ahead of Rafael Nadal to become the new World No. 2.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, overpowered Ruud in the 2022 US Open final to claim his first Grand Slam title & also the World No. 1 ranking. He is now the youngest player in ATP history to reach this top spot. Alcaraz has been equated to his older compatriot ever since he first seized fame-hood. Although the teenager is scripting his own history, the resemblances in their approach to the sport are undeniable.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has already proven herself as an invincible player on the WTA tour, winning 3 Grand Slams, 2 of them, this year. The 21-year-old’s 2022 US Open title demonstrated that she is ready to surmount even when not playing to the best of her capability. Swiatek, a self-declared fan of Rafael Nadal’s, has taken motivation from the Spaniard in this regard.

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